Keeping kids inside and away from others isn’t easy, but BC Children’s Hospital Dr. Ashley Miller has some thoughts on how families can navigate through these challenging times. Miller's first piece of advice is to keep things real, but positive. "You …

During these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever to practice meditation and find ways to recharge. One of the specific ways, that has been shown by multiple research studies to increase health care workers' resilience and well-being is …

New study launched Within our research lab, we aimed to turn the challenges of the Covid-19 era into an opportunity to explore impacts on the population of new parents from a new point of view. Before the pandemic began, we had exciting plans to advance …

As I look back at the last year and a half – a time of unprecedented challenge and strain for children, youth, parents, and healthcare professionals – I have been reflecting on some key lessons and opportunities in mindfulness.   Mindfulness is an …

… influenced by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Mindful Healing draws from the field … influenced by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Mindful Healing draws from the field … influenced by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Mindful Healing draws from the field …

Whether you live with mental health challenges or know someone that does, you may know that healing is not a linear path. There are ups and downs and some days feel like you are taking 10 steps backwards instead of forwards. We all have mental health and …

Every parent wants their child to be happy. Happy children fill our anxious parenting hearts with the belief that there must be something that we are doing right. But, what happens when you have a child that, despite your constant glass half full speech, …

… The conversation covers how to support your child at home, managing meal times, what to do if your child refuses help, … The conversation covers how to support your child at home, managing meal times, what to do if your child refuses help, … The conversation covers how to support your child at home, managing meal times, what to do if your child refuses help, …

… is the physical (or body) expression of emotions and stress.  Everyone somatizes; for example, feeling butterflies … is the physical (or body) expression of emotions and stress.  Everyone somatizes; for example, feeling butterflies … is the physical (or body) expression of emotions and stress.  Everyone somatizes; for example, feeling butterflies …

Jack’s m other knew there was something wrong with Jack’s health.  He wasn’t himself.  His doctor asked her to take him for blood work and an MRI, and knowing that her son had anxiety and a fear of needles, Jack’s mom didn’t know how these tests were …

… friends who could benefit from this app because of the stress and anxiety they experience as a result of school.   … friends who could benefit from this app because of the stress and anxiety they experience as a result of school.   … friends who could benefit from this app because of the stress and anxiety they experience as a result of school.   …

… UBC School of Nursing shared how her undergraduate course Stress and Strategies to Promote Wellbeing emerged from her … UBC School of Nursing shared how her undergraduate course Stress and Strategies to Promote Wellbeing emerged from her … UBC School of Nursing shared how her undergraduate course Stress and Strategies to Promote Wellbeing emerged from her …

Dr. Joanna McDermid nominated by Michelle Man, Communications Coordinator, Department of Pediatrics, BC Children's Hospital, UBC & BCCH and Council Member, BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness ​ What is your role? JM:  consulting psychiatrist …

… that mindfulness meditation helps residents reduce stress levels, perform better on surgical simulations, and … that mindfulness meditation helps residents reduce stress levels, perform better on surgical simulations, and … that mindfulness meditation helps residents reduce stress levels, perform better on surgical simulations, and …

… at the age of 15 what I found to be most helpful with managing my mental health was connecting with others. Social … at the age of 15 what I found to be most helpful with managing my mental health was connecting with others. Social … at the age of 15 what I found to be most helpful with managing my mental health was connecting with others. Social …